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In the upper atmosphere, ozone is produced from oxygen gas in the following reaction: 3O2(g) ---> 2O3(g)

dG = 326 KJ
dH= 285 KJ
dS = -141 J/K

Assume an atmosphere where p(O2) = 0.140 atm, and where T = 298K. Below what pressure of O3, will ozone production be spontaneous? (Answer in atm)

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This solution explains how to solve for the pressure of ozone required for its formation to be spontaneous using Gibbs free energy and equilibrium.

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